Pentair
Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump (1.5 HP, EC-342001)
Best overall — The most-reviewed variable-speed pump and the cheapest of the major brands — 1.5 HP, three programmable speeds, ENERGY STAR, fits most inground pools
Specs
| Motor | 1.5 HP variable-speed |
| Speeds | 3 programmable + override |
| Max flow | 112 GPM |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR certified |
Pros
- Cheapest of the trusted major brands (~$1,300) — and the most-reviewed VS pump here at 4.4★ across 1,820 ratings
- Three programmable speeds with a 24-hour clock and override — set it and forget it
- ENERGY STAR certified; 112 GPM max flow suits most residential inground pools
- Drop-in replacement for a worn-out single-speed pump
Cons
- 230V only — most pool pads have it, but confirm before you buy
- 1.5 HP fits standard pools; very large or high-head setups want the Hayward TriStar VS
- Digital keypad, not Wi-Fi/app control (step up to Pentair's IntelliFlo for that)
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Data last verified: Jun 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.